Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Karnataka
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Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka
Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Karnataka.
Apply for Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka
Scheme Overview
The "Marriage Assistance'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support to registered construction workers for the marriage expenses of their own or their two (2) dependent children's marriages.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka or a dependent child of the worker.
- The membership with the Board should be at least one (1) year before the marriage.
- The family can avail of this assistance only twice.
- The son or daughter must be of legal age for marriage.
Benefits
**Financial Assistance:** ₹60,000/- for the worker's own marriage or their two (2) dependent children's marriages.
> **Note:** The family of a registered construction worker can avail this assistance only twice, However, there shall be only one claim in respect of a given marriage irrespective of the number of registered construction workers in the family.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)). |
| 2 | Aadhar Card (Self-Attested). |
| 3 | Ration Card(non-mandatory). |
| 4 | Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card). |
| 5 | Beneficiary/original Identity card (Issued by the board). |
| 6 | Employment Certificate. |
| 7 | Bank Account details. |
| 8 | Marriage Certificate by Registrar of the marriage. |
| 9 | Marriage Invitation Card. |
| 10 | Affidavit if marriage is outside of Karnataka state. |
| 11 | Ration Card. |
| 12 | Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)). |
Common questions in Karnataka
Who can apply for Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka?
Eligible residents of Karnataka who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Karnataka?
Applicants in Karnataka typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.